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Synonyms of encounter

5 similar words

Another word for encounter is clash. Other synonyms of encounter are brush.

Synonyms and similar words for encounter

verbTo meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

cross pathsOf two things or people, to be, by chance, in the same physical place at the same time, as a result of two completely...

nounA hostile, often violent meeting; a confrontation, skirmish, or clash, as between combatants.

clashA skirmish, a hostile encounter.
confrontation
brushA short, possibly recurrent encounter or experience.
skirmish

Meaning of encounter

verb To meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.
verb To confront (someone or something) face to face.
verb To meet one another.

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Questions about synonyms of encounter

What is another word for encounter?: Encounter has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as clash and brush.
What does encounter mean?: Encounter means to meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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